"The opening ceremony is a dazzling fusion of culture, artistry and tradition -- a tribute to the deep-rooted bond between Japan and the United States," National Cherry Blossom Festival President ...

"The opening ceremony is a dazzling fusion of culture, artistry and tradition -- a tribute to the deep-rooted bond between Japan and the United States," National Cherry Blossom Festival President ...

That was evidenced again by a video pledge to the industry in the middle of the festival’s opening ceremony from the new Prime Minister. Belatedly, political classes (and some of Japan’s huge ...

Stephanie Yoshida, a spokeswoman for the event, said such a ceremony ... Japan. But even if they aren’t able to, they can enjoy a piece of it [here] and feel like they are in a Japanese festival.” ...

* Russell Dean Dupuis, Ph.D. in the Field of Materials Science and Production * Carlos M. Duarte, Ph.D. in the Field of Biological Production, Ecology/Environment Business Wire via ITWeb, TOKYO ...